Antoninianus - Diocletianus VICTORIA AVGG
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 292-295 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diocletian and Maximian, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, holding Victory on globe between them.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGG
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Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Diocletian (292-295 AD), was a significant departure from previous Roman coins in that it was made of silver, rather than the traditional bronze or copper. This was a deliberate move by Diocletian to increase the value of the coin and to combat inflation, which had become a significant problem in the Roman Empire at the time. The use of silver in the Antoninianus coin was a sign of the empire's growing economic instability and marked a turning point in the history of Roman currency.